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Job Description
Job Description
At Tarkett we embrace every opportunity to improve and grow as a Group together. Our teams draw on our global strengths, working closely with customers to adapt how we design, produce and deliver integrated flooring solutions locally. We invite you to step into our world and EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS WITH US!
POSITION SUMMARY
Tarkett is seeking a Production Master Data Manager to join our successful and growing Product Data Solutions team. This position will be responsible for creating, analyzing and improving the Product Master Data, fundamental to the business processes that touch and influence the customer experience. Relevant systems and processes include, but are not limited to, ERP, PIM, DAM, and MDM / Data Quality systems. This position will work closely with both Business Process Key Users and the Master Data Specialists to investigate, design, and implement improvements in data creation and maintenance processes, rule-based product configurations, and streamlined processes to support the data reliability for our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Master Data Maintenance and Quality : (80%)
Extract, manipulate, and summarize data records in a meaningful way that clearly communicates data quality to key stakeholders
Initiate investigations into data quality to further analyze and report on areas of need and improvement in support of customers, both internal and external
Develop methodologies for testing data quality and recommend tools to view, analyze, and report on these opportunities
Initiate process and procedure changes to improve and sustain data quality at improved levels (continuous improvement)
Troubleshoot expert user problems within the current master data sets
Facilitate the creation of new work centers to support new equipment purchases
Lead ad hoc efforts to mass create or change Production Master data in support of new product launches, business process changes, or other project work
Create, test, and establish mass change procedures and methodologies
Provide ad hoc support in projects and day-to-day activities to help balance the incoming queue of new requests along with spot needs to support Project and Launch deadlines
Identify and implement process improvements and effective enhancements in support of an enhanced customer experience. Includes involvement of key stakeholders and user testing of the new processes to engage customers early in the process
Update Production Master data to support PAP (cost reduction) projects
Copy Production BOMs and Routings to Costing BOMs and Routings to support cost roll activities
Extract data as needed to support PG Loop, PAP projects, and other improvement initiatives
Manage (1) full-time supporting associate as well as contracted resources.
Create and maintain data models and data analysis tools that support self-service data needs for operations personnel at multiple levels
Production Master Data creation : (20%)
Creation of BOM, Routing, and Production Versions to support customer orders, new style launches and TPR
Add new style information to Design and Operations thread-up tables
REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)
Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management or Logistics with 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Material Management, Data Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
2-4 years of ERP Master Data creation and maintenance with a focus on Material / Item Masters. Transacting in the SAP ERP system strongly preferred
Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant numbers of requests, transactions, and records in an enterprise level master data system
Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
Customer focused with an emphasis on clear and effective communication
Adapt easily to changing environments, priorities, and system enhancements
Winshuttle, LSMW's, SQL, or similar mass update and creation tools preferred. Script / Loading design is a plus
Microsoft Excel and office suite required
PowerBI or related business-insight software development experience is a plus
Familiarity with databases and database processes preferred. Use of Sharepoint Lists and Forms (or similar workflow to data field systems) a plus
Working knowledge in carpet manufacturing is a plus
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future
We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are :
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.
Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker : TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
